Zhaochen He

Zhaochen He is an Associate Professor of Economics at Christopher Newport University (CNU), specializing in empirical research with real-world impact. He holds dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Economics and Physics from the University of Chicago, and a PhD in Economics from Boston College. His research focuses on labor economics, macroeconomics, and computational modeling, emphasizing data-driven analysis of large datasets.

Teaching focuses include principles of economics and econometrics, with an emphasis on practical application. Selected publications explore topics ranging from the impact of national culture on pandemic outcomes to income inequality decomposition and the labor market effects of anti-immigration policies. Notable presentations include a 2020 seminar on U.S. income inequality trends. His work bridges economic theory with policy implications, utilizing advanced statistical and machine learning techniques.

Professional highlights include collaborations on projects like analyzing Trump's 2016 victory through machine learning and studying pandemic policy responses. Contact via email or personal website.